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Derek Abraham
Thu, October 24 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test: MCA to request neighbouring hockey association to accommodate fans
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is in talks with its 'neighbour’, the Mumbai Hockey Association (MHA), to accommodate a few thousand fans at the MHA-Mahindra Stadium during Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in November.
Wed, October 23 2013
Sachin Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad: The locket story that connects the two
Siddhesh Lad was born on May 23, 1992. More specifically, he was born 111 days after Sachin Tendulkar scored that coming-of-age hundred in Perth. At 21 years and 153 days, Lad is the youngest member of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad that will travel to Lahli, with Tendulkar, for the opener against Haryana
Sun, October 20 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s most dedicated fan to complete a decade of ‘god-worship’
Next week, it'll be exactly a decade since Sachin Tendulkar gave Indian cricket it's biggest and most dedicated fan. Sudhir Gautam, whose bare chest read 'Tendulkar 10' now reads, 'miss you Tendulkar 10' as he prepares to bid farewell to his god next month. In a freewheeling chat with Derek Abraham at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Gautam speaks of his dedication to Sachin, and the emptiness at the prospect of his retirement.
Mon, October 14 2013
525 World Cup final tickets unsold: Three indicted in Mumbai Cricket Association probe
As many as 525 tickets to the 2011 ICC World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede Stadium were unsold. This and other irregularities left the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) poorer by Rs2.64 crore, the four-member inquiry committee appointed by the MCA to probe the fiasco has found.
Wed, October 09 2013
Rohit Sharma says he desperately wants to play Test cricket
After captaining Mumbai Indians to a win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 and the Champions League Twenty 20 (CLT20) 2013, Rohit Sharma makes his ambitions clear. Derek Abraham talks Rohit about his aspirations, how it feels to lead Mumbai Indians and many other things.
Sat, October 05 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s historic 200th Test becomes casualty of insensitive power play by BCCI
Sports and politics will remain inextricably entwined. And as the clamour for the hosting rights for Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test match reaches fever pitch, one can’t overlook the 'power play’ in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) corridors. The dates for the two-match Test series against the West Indies are out (November 6-10 and November 14-18), but the venues aren’t.
Fri, October 04 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test could be held at Brabourne Stadium as N Srinivasan-Sharad Pawar tussle heats up
As the war between N Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar hots up, Wankhede Stadium looks set to be the first casualty. The cricketing fraternity in the city is abuzz with talk that even if Mumbai gets to host Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test, it will be played at Brabourne Stadium, and not at the Wankhede.
Thu, October 03 2013
MS Dhoni would’ve been a different player had he gone to academies at an early age: Greg Chappell
Greg Chappell, who is in India with the Australia U-19 team, talks to Derek Abraham about developing youngsters into street-smart cricketers and DRS among other things
Wed, September 25 2013
Wasim Jaffer: Why have they picked me after ignoring me for last 2 years?
Wasim Jaffer was selected as the West Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy on Tuesday. The Mumbai veteran speaks to Derek Abraham about his late selection.
Sat, September 14 2013
Harmeet Singh says he is relieved; wants to start training and playing
Rajasthan Royals spinner Harmeet Singh was a relieved man. The 21-year-old Mumbaikar tells Derek Abraham he just wants to play now.